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Sevierville, TN


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Sevierville, Tennessee

Sevierville, Tennessee, in Sevier county, is 21 miles E of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 153 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is conveniently located inside the Knoxville metropolitan area. There are an estimated 11,757 people in Sevierville.

The People and Families of Sevierville

In Sevierville, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sevierville had a median family income of $37,972.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($37,500) in Sevierville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Sevierville Housing

Approximately 52% of housing in Sevierville is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Sevierville contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Sevierville, 93% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Sevierville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophySevierville Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Sevierville Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Sevierville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Sevierville, TN

Comparing Sevierville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Women47
Male Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity34
Well-Paid Single Men36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better36
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times68
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes108
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime11

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